Search 1972
What is Search?
The American science fiction television series "Search" premiered on NBC's Wednesday night lineup at 10 pm ET. The show's concept, described as "science fiction in today's world," was created by Leslie Stevens.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 23
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 13, 1972
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 23 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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The American science fiction television series "Search" premiered on NBC's Wednesday night lineup at 10 pm ET. The show's concept, described as "science fiction in today's world," was created by Leslie Stevens. It was produced by a team consisting of Leslie Stevens, Robert Justman, John Strong, and Tony Spinner. The series was initially titled "Probe," but the name had to be changed due to the existence of a PBS series with the same title. The show's title was later modified to "Search" for its series run. The series aired for a period of time, with a total of 23 episodes, not including a two-hour pilot film. In the UK, the series was broadcast on BBC 1 under the title "Search Control."
Should you watch it?
“A 1970s sci‑fi series blends futuristic ideas with everyday life.”
- Created by Leslie Stevens
- High concept of science fiction in today’s world
- Classic 1970s sci‑fi aesthetic
- Only 23 episodes, limited run
- Pilot originally titled Probe may cause confusion
Watch it if you enjoy concise 1970s science‑fiction series with a contemporary twist.
The series presents mild sci‑fi themes suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 23 episodes
- E1 The Murrow Disappearance Sep 13, 1972
- E2 One of Our Probes Is Missing Sep 20, 1972
- E3 Short Circuit Sep 27, 1972
- E4 Moonrock Oct 4, 1972
- E5 Live Men Tell Tales Oct 11, 1972
- E6 Operation Iceman Oct 25, 1972
- E7 The Bullet Nov 1, 1972
- E8 In Search of Midas Nov 8, 1972
- E9 The Adonis File Nov 15, 1972
- E10 Flight to Nowhere Nov 22, 1972
- E11 The Gold Machine Dec 20, 1972
- E12 Let Us Prey Jan 3, 1973
- E13 A Honeymoon to Kill Jan 10, 1973
- E14 The Twenty-Four Carat Hit Jan 24, 1973
- E15 Numbered for Death Jan 31, 1973
- E16 Countdown to Panic Feb 7, 1973
- E17 The Clayton Lewis Document Feb 14, 1973
- E18 Goddess of Destruction Feb 21, 1973
- E19 The Mattson Papers Feb 28, 1973
- E20 Moment of Madness Mar 14, 1973
- E21 Ends of the Earth Mar 21, 1973
- E22 Suffer My Child Mar 28, 1973
- E23 The Packagers Apr 11, 1973
Frequently asked questions
When did Search originally air?
It aired on NBC on Wednesday nights at 10 pm ET from September 1972 to August 1973.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 23 episodes, not counting the two‑hour pilot.
What was the original title of the pilot?
The pilot was originally titled Probe.
Why was the series title changed?
The title was changed because Probe was already the name of an existing PBS series.
What was the show called in the United Kingdom?
In the UK it aired on BBC 1 under the title Search Control.